5.4.2.4 IfcBridgePartTypeEnum
5.4.2.4.1 Semantic definition
Enumerations of IfcBridge parts.
5.4.2.4.2 Type values
| Type | Description | 
|---|---|
ABUTMENT
 | 
 The substructures at the ends of a bridge, supporting its superstructure. They may be composed of wing walls (on each side), head wall, stem wall, and cone  | 
DECK
 | 
 A bridge deck is comprised of those elements used for conveying traffic but does not perform structural functions of the superstructure  | 
DECK_SEGMENT
 | 
 A segment of the bridge deck. Segments may be separated by construction or expansion joints  | 
FOUNDATION
 | 
 The structural elements that support and anchor the bridge to the ground, transmitting all loads to the supporting strata  | 
PIER
 | 
 A bridge pier is a type of structure that extends to the ground below or into the water. It is used to support bridge superstructure and transfer the loads to the foundation.  | 
PIER_SEGMENT
 | 
 A segment of the bridge pier. Segments may be separated by construction or expansion joints  | 
PYLON
 | 
 A vertical structure supporting cables in suspended or stayed structures  | 
SUBSTRUCTURE
 | 
 The elements that transfer loads to the ground. It includes abutments and piers  | 
SUPERSTRUCTURE
 | 
 The part of the bridge that span horizontally and transfers the traffic load to the bridge substructures  | 
SURFACESTRUCTURE
 | 
 No description available.  | 
USERDEFINED
 | 
 User defined  | 
NOTDEFINED
 | 
 Not defined  | 
5.4.2.4.3 Formal representation
TYPE IfcBridgePartTypeEnum = ENUMERATION OF
	(ABUTMENT
	,DECK
	,DECK_SEGMENT
	,FOUNDATION
	,PIER
	,PIER_SEGMENT
	,PYLON
	,SUBSTRUCTURE
	,SUPERSTRUCTURE
	,SURFACESTRUCTURE
	,USERDEFINED
	,NOTDEFINED);
END_TYPE;